SMSTunnel for WooCommerce
Order SMS Notifications
Description
SMSTunnel for WooCommerce adds SMS notification capabilities to your WooCommerce store. Keep your customers informed about their orders at every step - from order confirmation to delivery.
Unlike expensive SMS gateways, SMSTunnel uses your own Android phone to send messages, making it the most cost-effective solution for WooCommerce stores.
Features
- Order Confirmation SMS - Automatically notify customers when orders are placed
- Status Change Notifications - Send SMS when order status changes (processing, shipped, delivered)
- Admin Notifications - Get SMS alerts for new orders
- Custom Templates - Create message templates with WooCommerce variables
- Conditional Sending - Choose which order statuses trigger SMS
- Billing Phone Integration - Uses customer billing phone automatically
- Order Variables - Include order number, total, items, tracking info
Available Template Variables
{order_number} - Order ID
{order_total} - Order total with currency
{order_status} - Current order status
{customer_name} - Customer full name
{customer_first_name} - Customer first name
{billing_phone} - Billing phone number
{shipping_method} - Shipping method name
{tracking_number} - Tracking number (if available)
{site_name} - Your site name
Example Messages
Order Confirmation:
"Hi {customer_first_name}, your order #{order_number} for {order_total} has been received! We'll notify you when it ships."
Shipping Notification:
"Great news! Your order #{order_number} has been shipped via {shipping_method}. Track: {tracking_number}"
Installation
- Ensure SMSTunnel core plugin is installed and configured
- Download this plugin ZIP file
- Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Upload and activate the plugin
- Go to WooCommerce → Settings → SMSTunnel to configure
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- WooCommerce 5.0 or higher
- SMSTunnel core plugin (installed and connected)
Screenshots
Changelog
Version 1.0.0
- Initial release
- Order status notifications
- Admin notifications
- Custom message templates
- WooCommerce variables support